limitation
noun
lim·i·ta·tion
ˌli-mə-ˈtā-shən 
1
: an act or instance of limiting
2
: the quality or state of being limited
4
: a certain period limited by statute after which actions, suits, or prosecutions cannot be brought in the courts
Examples of limitation in a Sentence
a law aimed at the limitation of federal power
They have placed a limitation on the amount of time we have available.
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And that our natural limitations are not just physical, but also social and cognitive.
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Pia Lauritzen, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
Isaacson says the limitations on mobility in immigrant communities will have ripple effects across the nation's economy.
—Jasmine Garsd, NPR, 12 July 2025
Over the years, however, that limitation has been dropped.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 12 July 2025
The Future of Hypertension Treatment Research The study authors acknowledge that there are several study limitations that would require additional research to confirm.
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Pia Lauritzen, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
Isaacson says the limitations on mobility in immigrant communities will have ripple effects across the nation's economy.
—Jasmine Garsd, NPR, 12 July 2025
Over the years, however, that limitation has been dropped.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 12 July 2025
The Future of Hypertension Treatment Research The study authors acknowledge that there are several study limitations that would require additional research to confirm.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 11 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for limitation
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“Limitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/limitation. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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limitation
noun
lim·i·ta·tion
ˌlim-ə-ˈtā-shən
1
: the act or an instance of limiting
2
: the quality or state of being limited
3
: something that limits
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